To celebrate Cinco De Mayo, SoCal’s (Neutral Bay) Taco & Tequila Fiesta will run from Saturday the 4th – Friday the 10th of May. The Fiesta takeover will see SoCal, transformed into a Mexican-themed wonderland bursting with colour, vibrant florals and sombreros galore. Kicking-off the celebrations is a weekend-long soiree with live music, cocktail specials and free flower crown up for grabs with the purchase of Olmeca ALTOS tequila cocktails. The week following brings a line-up of interactive events.

Saturday 4 May; SoCal’s Taco & Tequila Fiesta Launch Party

A Mexican soirée that begins from midday! Señors and señoritas can enjoy Olmeca ALTOS Margarita specials, free flower crowns by The Flower Social with Margarita purchases between 12-3pm, followed by Mexican-themed live music and dancing late into the night!

Sunday 5 May; Cinco De Mayo Sunday Session

SoCal’s popular live Sunday music session will showcase a wave of Spanish acts for a very special ‘acústico’ version of Unplugged. Free flower crowns by The Flower Social available from 12-3pm with Margarita purchases plus Olmeca ALTOS cocktail specials will run all day – the perfect way to while away a Sunday.

Monday 6 May; Comedy Night

Lighten up Monday with a visit to SoCal’s Comedia night. Partnering with the comedy savants over at LaughMob, expect an evening full of rollicking good times. Sit back with an Olmeca ALTOS cocktail on SoCal’s terrace and enjoy a line-up of hilarious comedians. Tickets available for $10 and include a welcome cocktail, show starts at 7:30 pm.

Tuesday 7 May; $30 All You Can Eat Tacos & $10 Margies

Hope you’re hungry – SoCal is bringing back their banging all-you-can-eat taco event for one-night-only. Challenge a mate to eat your way through SoCal’s tasty tacos, from Baja Fish and Smoked Brisket to Smoked Pork and Tofu – there’s a taco for everyone. Plus $10 margaritas available all night.

Wednesday 8 May; Olmeca ALTOS Tequila Cocktail Masterclass

Shake your way to becoming a cocktail pro & learn to create a selection of Olmeca ALTOS drinks (which you get to enjoy after!) Hosted by master brand ambassadors from Olmeca ALTOS, head down to the pop-up bar on the SoCal terrace. From 6-8pm, tickets are $60 and include 2 cocktails and snacks.

Thursday 9 May; Chilli Eating Contest

Now in its’ fourth year, SoCal will host their legendary Chilli Eating Contest. Participants go through 8+ rounds, with chillies getting increasingly hotter each round. The last one to break a sweat will be crowned the ultimate chilli champion and immortalised in SoCal history, as well as winning an awesome prize. Spicy Margaritas are available all night, with a choice of a spice-o-meter scale.

Friday 10 May; $70 Taco & Tequila Degustation Dinner

Concluding SoCal’s week-long fiesta is the return of the hugely successful Taco & Tequila Degustation Dinner. Brought to you by SoCal’s talented Head Chef and Bar Manager, the duo has curated a bespoke degustation menu of four exclusive tacos perfectly paired with four Olmeca ALTOS tequila cocktails. Available to book for one night only, this is one feast not to be missed. Tickets $70pp, bookings essential.